Seasonal Nursery Practitioner

Childbase Partnership Limited; Chalton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-service rewards

Qualification bonuses

Retail discounts

Free meals

Online training & apprenticeships

Job summary

Childbase Partnership Limited is seeking a Seasonal Nursery Practitioner for Linmere Day Nursery in Houghton Regis. The role involves working varied ad-hoc shifts during academic holiday periods, typically 07:30-18:30, Monday to Friday.

It operates on a permanent basis with 0 hours per week, offering flexible holiday-season positions across nurseries. You will support caring for babies and young children, contribute to engaging activities, and assist with learning journeys under a Key Person

Qualifications

• Experience caring for babies and children aged five and under.
• Knowledge of EYFS principles is advantageous.
• DfE approved early years qualification (level 2+) is preferred.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide nurturing care to children during holiday periods.
• Support and implement planned activities and play-based learning.
• Contribute to observations for children’s learning journeys and assessments.

Skills

Caring for babies and children

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding awareness

Observations for learning journeys

Education

DfE approved early years qualification (level 2+)

Job description

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.

Role: Seasonal Nursery Practitioner.
Location: Linmere Day Nursery | Houghton Regis | LU5 7DP.
Contract: Permanent | 0 hours/week | Work during academic holiday periods.
Working pattern: Varied, ad-hoc shifts, between 07:30-18:30, Monday-Friday.
Salary: £12.87-£14.33 per hour.

We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Within our 44-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ‘careers, not jobs’,supportingone another to grow and succeed.

Why join us?

Work flexibly during the academic holidays: Work varied seasonal shifts on a day-to-day basis during the academic holiday periods according to the nursery’s cover requirements, at just this nursery or across as many of our other nurseries as you would like to.

• Exclusive partner benefits: Long-service rewards, qualification bonuses and retail discounts.
• Wellbeing support: Free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers and a free will-writing service.
• Career development: Team inset days, access to online training and apprenticeships through our academy.

About us

We are employee-owned: Every colleague is a partner with a voice, who helps drive our success; when we do well, we each receive an annual tax-free dividend.

We are number 1:Ranked top of the Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes.

We are community driven: Supporting causes close to our hearts, we’ve raised more than £3.5 million for charity.

We are environmentally responsible: Building a greener tomorrow our nurseries all hold Green Flag awards and are powered by 100% renewable energy.

About you

• You are a naturally nurturing person: You have some experience of caring for babies and children aged five and under, ideally in an early years environment; holding a DfE approved early years qualification at level 2 or above is advantageous though not essential.
• You are passionate about inspiring children: Your knowledge of child development, and ideally your EYFS knowledge, will enable you to implement engaging activities that have been planned by the Key Person to empower children to learn through play and exploration; you will contribute to observations for the children’s learning journeys.
• You are an advocate for safeguarding: You will ensure every child feels safe, valued, and happy and their well-being is promoted.
• You are collaborative: You enjoy working in partnership with others, and can effectively communicate and build strong and positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.

We are an inclusive employer and we welcome applicants of all ages (17+ due to Ofsted rules) and backgrounds. We’re committed to FREDIE (fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement) and will consider any reasonable adjustments required.

Applicants must currently reside within a commutable distance of the nursery and hold suitable Right to Work in the UK; VISA sponsorship is not available. Safer recruitment checks apply, which include an Enhanced DBS check.